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The Rev. Dr. Alan Lai will begin his ministry with Kimberley Shared Ministry in September.

He was born in Hong Kong and baptized as a young adult in the United Methodist tradition. He moved to Canada at 19 to pursue his studies, earning a BA in Economics, before completing a Master of Divinity, and in 2004, a Doctor of Education. Ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, he later joined The United Church of Canada. Alan has taught at several seminaries and served as Principal of the Centre for Christian Studies. With more than 30 years of experience, Alan has served Chinese-speaking and English-speaking congregations. He is also developing a Cantonese language continuing education certificate program at Emmanuel College. Alan enjoys playing the piano and taking photographs. He and Fanly, his wife of 40 years, have three grown children.